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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 279.08 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 279.08 and 114.89 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 279.08 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/279.08 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 279.08 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 32,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063.50/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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