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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 279.93 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 279.93 and 115.53 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 279.93 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/279.93 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 279.93 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 32,340.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340.31/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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