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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 303.39 and 58.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 303.39 and 58.02 is: 87.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 303.39 = 58.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/303.39 = 58.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 303.39 × 58.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 17,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602.69/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.02

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