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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.97, 280.16 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.97, 280.16 and 115.70 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.97 : 280.16 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.97/280.16 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.97x = 280.16 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.97x = 32,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,412.53/202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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