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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 278.97 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 278.97 and 114.85 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 278.97 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/278.97 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 278.97 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 32,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,039.70/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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