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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 280.02 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 280.02 and 150.54 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 280.02 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/280.02 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 280.02 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 42,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154.21/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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