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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.81, 279.88 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.81, 279.88 and 115.49 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.81 : 279.88 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.81/279.88 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.81x = 279.88 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.81x = 32,323.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,323.63/202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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