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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 303.68 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 303.68 and 115.89 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 303.68 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/303.68 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 303.68 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 35,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193.76/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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