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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279.15 and 113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279.15 and 113.79 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279.15 = 113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279.15 = 113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279.15 × 113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 31,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764.48/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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