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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 279.75 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 279.75 and 115.39 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 279.75 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/279.75 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 279.75 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 32,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281.13/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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