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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 302.93 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 302.93 and 115.39 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 302.93 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/302.93 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 302.93 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 34,955.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,955.09/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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