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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 278.85 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 278.85 and 114.81 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 278.85 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/278.85 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 278.85 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 32,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014.77/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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