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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.25, 303.24 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.25, 303.24 and 104.63 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.25 : 303.24 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.25/303.24 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.25x = 303.24 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.25x = 31,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,726.49/202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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