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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 279.66 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 279.66 and 114.13 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 279.66 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/279.66 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 279.66 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 31,917.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917.60/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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