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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 303.08 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 303.08 and 153.59 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 303.08 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/303.08 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 303.08 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 46,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,550.06/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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