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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 303.17 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 303.17 and 84.93 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 303.17 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/303.17 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 303.17 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 25,747.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,747.80/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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