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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 303.36 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 303.36 and 74.06 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 303.36 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/303.36 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 303.36 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 22,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466.84/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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