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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.81, 279.67 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.81, 279.67 and 150.51 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.81 : 279.67 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.81/279.67 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.81x = 279.67 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.81x = 42,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,094.09/202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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