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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 304.02 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 304.02 and 111.32 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 304.02 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/304.02 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 304.02 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 33,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,844.37/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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