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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 303.97 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 303.97 and 115.75 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 303.97 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/303.97 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 303.97 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 35,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,184.53/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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