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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.22, 303.12 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.22, 303.12 and 104.66 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.22 : 303.12 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.22/303.12 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.22x = 303.12 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.22x = 31,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,724.54/202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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