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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 279.60 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 279.60 and 114.09 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 279.60 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/279.60 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 279.60 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 31,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,899.56/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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