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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 279.34 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 279.34 and 115.09 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 279.34 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/279.34 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 279.34 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 32,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148.25/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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