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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 279.45 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 279.45 and 115.17 is: 158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 279.45 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/279.45 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 279.45 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 32,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,184.78/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.94

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