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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.21, 279.06 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.21, 279.06 and 113.70 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.21 : 279.06 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.21/279.06 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.21x = 279.06 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.21x = 31,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,727.16/202.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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