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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 303.37 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 303.37 and 111.14 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 303.37 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/303.37 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 303.37 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 33,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,716.54/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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