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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 303.02 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 303.02 and 55.79 is: 83.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 303.02 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/303.02 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 303.02 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 16,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,906.38/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.68

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