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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.31, 279.15 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.31, 279.15 and 114.96 is: 158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.31 : 279.15 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.31/279.15 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.31x = 279.15 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.31x = 32,091.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,091.08/202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.63

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