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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.09, 303.13 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.09, 303.13 and 104.56 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.09 : 303.13 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.09/303.13 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.09x = 303.13 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.09x = 31,695.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,695.51/202.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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