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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.66, 279.83 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.66, 279.83 and 158.92 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.66 : 279.83 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.66/279.83 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.66x = 279.83 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.66x = 44,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,470.58/202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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