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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 279.12 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 279.12 and 114.95 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 279.12 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/279.12 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 279.12 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 32,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083.45/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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