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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.93, 303.83 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.93, 303.83 and 154.38 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.93 : 303.83 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.93/303.83 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.93x = 303.83 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.93x = 46,904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,904.93/202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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