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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 302.88 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 302.88 and 105.78 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 302.88 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/302.88 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 302.88 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 32,038.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038.65/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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