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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 303 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 303 and 156.31 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 303 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/303 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 303 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 47,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,361.93/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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