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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.01, 302.96 and 57.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.01, 302.96 and 57.70 is: 86.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.01 : 302.96 = 57.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.01/302.96 = 57.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.01x = 302.96 × 57.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.01x = 17,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480.79/202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.53

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