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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 279.08 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 279.08 and 114.96 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 279.08 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/279.08 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 279.08 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 32,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083.04/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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