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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.93, 280.05 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.93, 280.05 and 115.59 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.93 : 280.05 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.93/280.05 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.93x = 280.05 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.93x = 32,371.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371.60/202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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