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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 302.96 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 302.96 and 104.58 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 302.96 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/302.96 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 302.96 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 31,683.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,683.23/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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