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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 303.13 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 303.13 and 115.16 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 303.13 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/303.13 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 303.13 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 34,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,906.36/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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