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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 303.44 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 303.44 and 104.88 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 303.44 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/303.44 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 303.44 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 31,824.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,824.79/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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