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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 279.24 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 279.24 and 115.01 is: 158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 279.24 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/279.24 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 279.24 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 32,114.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,114.00/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.72

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