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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 278.90 and 114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 278.90 and 114.77 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 278.90 = 114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/278.90 = 114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 278.90 × 114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 32,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,009.35/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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