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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 279.01 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 279.01 and 113.65 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 279.01 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/279.01 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 279.01 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 31,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,709.49/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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