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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279.20 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279.20 and 115.01 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279.20 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279.20 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279.20 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 32,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,108.82/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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