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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.25, 303.31 and 57.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.25, 303.31 and 57.97 is: 86.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.25 : 303.31 = 57.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.25/303.31 = 57.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.25x = 303.31 × 57.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.25x = 17,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581.63/202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.93

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