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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 279.55 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 279.55 and 115.23 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 279.55 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/279.55 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 279.55 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 32,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,212.55/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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