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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.57, 279.52 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.57, 279.52 and 115.24 is: 159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.57 : 279.52 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.57/279.52 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.57x = 279.52 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.57x = 32,211.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211.88/202.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.02

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