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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 279.73 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 279.73 and 115.38 is: 159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 279.73 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/279.73 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 279.73 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 32,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,275.25/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.21

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