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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 303.86 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 303.86 and 159.34 is: 238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 303.86 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/303.86 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 303.86 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 48,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,417.05/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.77

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