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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.39, 303.15 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.39, 303.15 and 115.68 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.39 : 303.15 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.39/303.15 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.39x = 303.15 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.39x = 35,066.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,066.97/202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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