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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.31, 303.25 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.31, 303.25 and 115.64 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.31 : 303.25 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.31/303.25 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.31x = 303.25 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.31x = 35,067.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,067.83/202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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