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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.06, 303.11 and 57.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.06, 303.11 and 57.79 is: 86.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.06 : 303.11 = 57.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.06/303.11 = 57.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.06x = 303.11 × 57.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.06x = 17,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516.44/202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.69

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