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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 279.14 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 279.14 and 114.94 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 279.14 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/279.14 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 279.14 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 32,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,084.35/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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