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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 279.89 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 279.89 and 114.33 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 279.89 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/279.89 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 279.89 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 31,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,999.25/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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