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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 279.57 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 279.57 and 115.27 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 279.57 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/279.57 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 279.57 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 32,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225.33/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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