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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 302.82 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 302.82 and 105.63 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 302.82 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/302.82 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 302.82 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 31,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,986.88/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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