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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.69, 279.70 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.69, 279.70 and 115.36 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.69 : 279.70 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.69/279.70 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.69x = 279.70 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.69x = 32,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,266.19/202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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