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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 279.04 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 279.04 and 114.86 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 279.04 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/279.04 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 279.04 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 32,050.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050.53/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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