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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 304.28 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 304.28 and 151.53 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 304.28 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/304.28 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 304.28 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 46,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107.55/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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