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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.69, 279.72 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.69, 279.72 and 115.37 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.69 : 279.72 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.69/279.72 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.69x = 279.72 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.69x = 32,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,271.30/202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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