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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 302.51 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 302.51 and 115.25 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 302.51 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/302.51 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 302.51 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 34,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,863.05/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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