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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 304.02 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 304.02 and 201.78 is: 303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 304.02 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/304.02 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 304.02 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 61,345.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,345.16/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.21

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