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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 302.62 and 156.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 302.62 and 156.05 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 302.62 = 156.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/302.62 = 156.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 302.62 × 156.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 47,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,223.85/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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