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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 280.02 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 280.02 and 115.56 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 280.02 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/280.02 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 280.02 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 32,359.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,359.11/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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