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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 279.68 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 279.68 and 152.97 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 279.68 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/279.68 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 279.68 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 42,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782.65/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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