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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 279.14 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 279.14 and 114.96 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 279.14 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/279.14 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 279.14 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 32,089.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,089.93/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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