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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 278.98 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 278.98 and 114.82 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 278.98 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/278.98 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 278.98 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 32,031.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,031.50/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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