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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 280.04 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 280.04 and 115.62 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 280.04 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/280.04 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 280.04 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 32,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,377.65/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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