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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 279.81 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 279.81 and 114.25 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 279.81 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/279.81 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 279.81 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 31,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,967.59/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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