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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 303.16 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 303.16 and 88.04 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 303.16 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/303.16 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 303.16 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 26,690.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,690.21/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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