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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 303.78 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 303.78 and 111.52 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 303.78 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/303.78 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 303.78 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 33,877.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,877.55/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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