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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 302.84 and 71.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 302.84 and 71.93 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 302.84 = 71.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/302.84 = 71.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 302.84 × 71.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 21,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,781.41/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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