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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 279.54 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 279.54 and 115.32 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 279.54 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/279.54 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 279.54 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 32,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,236.55/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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