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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 303.27 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 303.27 and 115.50 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 303.27 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/303.27 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 303.27 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 35,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,027.69/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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