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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 279.53 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 279.53 and 114.05 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 279.53 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/279.53 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 279.53 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 31,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,880.11/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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