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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 279.90 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 279.90 and 156.06 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 279.90 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/279.90 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 279.90 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 43,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,681.19/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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