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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 304.11 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 304.11 and 111.62 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 304.11 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/304.11 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 304.11 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 33,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,943.24/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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