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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 304.38 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 304.38 and 111.80 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 304.38 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/304.38 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 304.38 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 34,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,029.68/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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