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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 280.08 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 280.08 and 114.42 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 280.08 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/280.08 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 280.08 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 32,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,046.75/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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