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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.22, 303.06 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.22, 303.06 and 115.60 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.22 : 303.06 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.22/303.06 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.22x = 303.06 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.22x = 35,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,033.74/202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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