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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 279.03 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 279.03 and 114.86 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 279.03 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/279.03 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 279.03 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 32,048.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048.39/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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