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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 279.48 and 115.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 279.48 and 115.21 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 279.48 = 115.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/279.48 = 115.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 279.48 × 115.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 32,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198.89/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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