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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 278.85 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 278.85 and 113.57 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 278.85 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/278.85 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 278.85 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 31,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,667.60/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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