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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 303.82 and 156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 303.82 and 156.91 is: 235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 303.82 = 156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/303.82 = 156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 303.82 × 156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 47,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,670.09/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.44

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