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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 279.65 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 279.65 and 114.14 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 279.65 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/279.65 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 279.65 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 31,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,919.38/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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