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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 279.50 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 279.50 and 110.53 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 279.50 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/279.50 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 279.50 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 30,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,892.58/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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