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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 303.53 and 156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 303.53 and 156.53 is: 235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 303.53 = 156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/303.53 = 156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 303.53 × 156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 47,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,510.77/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.11

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