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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 303.28 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 303.28 and 72.11 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 303.28 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/303.28 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 303.28 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 21,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,870.10/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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