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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 303.34 and 57.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 303.34 and 57.95 is: 86.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 303.34 = 57.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/303.34 = 57.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 303.34 × 57.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 17,578.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578.55/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.91

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