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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.69, 279.64 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.69, 279.64 and 115.35 is: 159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.69 : 279.64 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.69/279.64 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.69x = 279.64 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.69x = 32,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256.47/202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.14

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