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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 279.93 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 279.93 and 115.54 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 279.93 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/279.93 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 279.93 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 32,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,343.11/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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