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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 279.60 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 279.60 and 153.54 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 279.60 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/279.60 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 279.60 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 42,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,929.78/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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