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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 302.70 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 302.70 and 115.29 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 302.70 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/302.70 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 302.70 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 34,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,897.24/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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