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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 304.00 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 304.00 and 111.43 is: 167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 304.00 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/304.00 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 304.00 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 33,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,873.68/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.24

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