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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 279.86 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 279.86 and 156.15 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 279.86 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/279.86 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 279.86 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 43,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,699.36/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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