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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 302.98 and 78.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 302.98 and 78.63 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 302.98 = 78.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/302.98 = 78.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 302.98 × 78.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 23,823.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,823.32/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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