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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 279.66 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 279.66 and 114.15 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 279.66 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/279.66 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 279.66 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 31,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,924.67/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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