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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 279.65 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 279.65 and 156.12 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 279.65 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/279.65 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 279.65 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 43,658.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,658.18/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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