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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 304.10 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 304.10 and 111.54 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 304.10 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/304.10 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 304.10 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 33,918.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918.76/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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