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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.71, 279.75 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.71, 279.75 and 114.18 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.71 : 279.75 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.71/279.75 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.71x = 279.75 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.71x = 31,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,941.86/202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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