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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.91, 279.99 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.91, 279.99 and 115.58 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.91 : 279.99 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.91/279.99 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.91x = 279.99 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.91x = 32,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,361.94/202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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