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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 278.79 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 278.79 and 114.70 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 278.79 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/278.79 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 278.79 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 31,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,975.82/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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