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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.20, 279.06 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.20, 279.06 and 114.90 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.20 : 279.06 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.20/279.06 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.20x = 279.06 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.20x = 32,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063.99/202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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