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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.74, 279.78 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.74, 279.78 and 115.41 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.74 : 279.78 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.74/279.78 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.74x = 279.78 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.74x = 32,289.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,289.41/202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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