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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 304.36 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 304.36 and 111.54 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 304.36 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/304.36 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 304.36 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 33,948.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,948.31/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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