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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 303.48 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 303.48 and 106.29 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 303.48 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/303.48 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 303.48 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 32,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256.89/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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