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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.11, 278.93 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.11, 278.93 and 113.60 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.11 : 278.93 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.11/278.93 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.11x = 278.93 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.11x = 31,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,686.45/202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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