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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 303.53 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 303.53 and 72.36 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 303.53 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/303.53 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 303.53 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 21,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,963.07/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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