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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 279.45 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 279.45 and 113.98 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 279.45 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/279.45 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 279.45 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 31,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,851.71/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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