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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 280.02 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 280.02 and 153.73 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 280.02 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/280.02 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 280.02 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 43,047.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,047.47/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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