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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 279.82 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 279.82 and 156.20 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 279.82 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/279.82 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 279.82 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 43,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,707.88/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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