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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 303.52 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 303.52 and 104.73 is: 157.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 303.52 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/303.52 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 303.52 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 31,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,786.56/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.23

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