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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.36, 303.30 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.36, 303.30 and 74.04 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.36 : 303.30 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.36/303.30 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.36x = 303.30 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.36x = 22,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456.33/202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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