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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 279.98 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 279.98 and 110.88 is: 153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 279.98 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/279.98 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 279.98 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 31,044.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044.18/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.02

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