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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.65, 279.54 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.65, 279.54 and 115.26 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.65 : 279.54 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.65/279.54 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.65x = 279.54 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.65x = 32,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,219.78/202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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