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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.37, 303.30 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.37, 303.30 and 115.74 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.37 : 303.30 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.37/303.30 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.37x = 303.30 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.37x = 35,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,103.94/202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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