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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.76, 279.34 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.76, 279.34 and 159.02 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.76 : 279.34 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.76/279.34 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.76x = 279.34 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.76x = 44,418.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,418.85/202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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