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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 279.36 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 279.36 and 113.93 is: 157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 279.36 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/279.36 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 279.36 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 31,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,825.52/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.20

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