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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 279.36 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 279.36 and 115.16 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 279.36 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/279.36 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 279.36 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 32,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,169.70/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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