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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 279 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 279 and 114.83 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 279 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/279 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 279 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 32,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037.22/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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