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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.37, 303.63 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.37, 303.63 and 115.65 is: 173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.37 : 303.63 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.37/303.63 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.37x = 303.63 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.37x = 35,114.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,114.81/202.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.52

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