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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.22, 279.07 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.22, 279.07 and 114.90 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.22 : 279.07 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.22/279.07 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.22x = 279.07 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.22x = 32,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,064.86/202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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