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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 303.61 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 303.61 and 74.13 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 303.61 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/303.61 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 303.61 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 22,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,506.61/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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