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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 279.58 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 279.58 and 115.26 is: 159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 279.58 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/279.58 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 279.58 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 32,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,223.81/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.06

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