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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 278.89 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 278.89 and 114.75 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 278.89 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/278.89 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 278.89 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 32,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002.34/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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