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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 303.33 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 303.33 and 73.99 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 303.33 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/303.33 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 303.33 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 22,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443.39/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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