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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 279.28 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 279.28 and 115.08 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 279.28 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/279.28 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 279.28 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 32,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,139.54/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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