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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 302.96 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 302.96 and 104.60 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 302.96 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/302.96 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 302.96 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 31,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,687.58/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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