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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 304.36 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 304.36 and 111.48 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 304.36 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/304.36 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 304.36 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 33,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,928.63/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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