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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 280.09 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 280.09 and 115.63 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 280.09 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/280.09 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 280.09 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 32,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,386.81/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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