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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 303.33 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 303.33 and 72.19 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 303.33 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/303.33 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 303.33 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 21,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897.39/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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