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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 279.80 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 279.80 and 114.25 is: 157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 279.80 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/279.80 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 279.80 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 31,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,968.26/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.65

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