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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.03, 303.05 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.03, 303.05 and 115.36 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.03 : 303.05 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.03/303.05 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.03x = 303.05 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.03x = 34,959.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,959.38/202.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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