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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 303.13 and 57.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 303.13 and 57.84 is: 86.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 303.13 = 57.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/303.13 = 57.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 303.13 × 57.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 17,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,533.04/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.73

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