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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 304.14 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 304.14 and 111.52 is: 167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 304.14 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/304.14 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 304.14 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 33,917.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,917.69/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.29

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