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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 303.46 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 303.46 and 77.25 is: 115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 303.46 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/303.46 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 303.46 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 23,441.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,441.90/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.89

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