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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 303.92 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 303.92 and 116.96 is: 175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 303.92 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/303.92 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 303.92 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 35,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,546.48/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.62

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