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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 302.95 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 302.95 and 73.81 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 302.95 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/302.95 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 302.95 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 22,360.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,360.74/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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