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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 303.32 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 303.32 and 74 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 303.32 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/303.32 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 303.32 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 22,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445.68/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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