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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.97, 280.08 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.97, 280.08 and 115.65 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.97 : 280.08 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.97/280.08 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.97x = 280.08 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.97x = 32,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,391.25/202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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