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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 303.15 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 303.15 and 104.45 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 303.15 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/303.15 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 303.15 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 31,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,664.02/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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