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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 279.42 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 279.42 and 115.17 is: 158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 279.42 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/279.42 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 279.42 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 32,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,180.80/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.94

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