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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 304.41 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 304.41 and 153.93 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 304.41 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/304.41 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 304.41 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 46,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858.68/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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