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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 279.10 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 279.10 and 114.90 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 279.10 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/279.10 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 279.10 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 32,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,068.59/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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