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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 303.66 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 303.66 and 111.33 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 303.66 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/303.66 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 303.66 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 33,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806.47/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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