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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 279.09 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 279.09 and 165.95 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 279.09 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/279.09 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 279.09 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 46,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,313.59/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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