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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 304.50 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 304.50 and 155.08 is: 232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 304.50 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/304.50 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 304.50 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 47,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,221.86/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.76

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