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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 303.25 and 57.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 303.25 and 57.89 is: 86.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 303.25 = 57.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/303.25 = 57.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 303.25 × 57.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 17,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,555.14/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.83

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