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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 279.38 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 279.38 and 115.12 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 279.38 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/279.38 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 279.38 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 32,162.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162.23/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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