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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 280.16 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 280.16 and 159.44 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 280.16 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/280.16 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 280.16 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 44,666.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,666.51/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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