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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 278.95 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 278.95 and 114.83 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 278.95 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/278.95 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 278.95 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 32,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,031.83/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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