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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.66, 279.70 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.66, 279.70 and 153.45 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.66 : 279.70 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.66/279.70 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.66x = 279.70 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.66x = 42,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,919.97/202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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