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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 279.96 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 279.96 and 114.35 is: 157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 279.96 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/279.96 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 279.96 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 32,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,013.96/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.80

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