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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 279.63 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 279.63 and 110.63 is: 152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 279.63 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/279.63 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 279.63 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 30,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,933.52/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.66

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