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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.89, 279.96 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.89, 279.96 and 115.56 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.89 : 279.96 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.89/279.96 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.89x = 279.96 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.89x = 32,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,352.18/202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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