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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 279.60 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 279.60 and 115.30 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 279.60 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/279.60 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 279.60 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 32,237.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,237.88/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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