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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 278.94 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 278.94 and 113.62 is: 156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 278.94 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/278.94 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 278.94 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 31,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,693.16/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.80

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