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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 302.96 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 302.96 and 115.55 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 302.96 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/302.96 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 302.96 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 35,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,004.94/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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