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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 303.69 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 303.69 and 88.38 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 303.69 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/303.69 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 303.69 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 26,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,840.12/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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