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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 304.32 and 156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 304.32 and 156.80 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 304.32 = 156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/304.32 = 156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 304.32 × 156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 47,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,717.38/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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