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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 279.00 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 279.00 and 114.84 is: 158.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 279.00 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/279.00 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 279.00 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 32,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,039.79/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.49

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