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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 303.04 and 57.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 303.04 and 57.74 is: 86.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 303.04 = 57.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/303.04 = 57.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 303.04 × 57.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 17,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,496.94/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.61

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