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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 279.62 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 279.62 and 115.26 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 279.62 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/279.62 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 279.62 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 32,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,229.00/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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