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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 303.41 and 78.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 303.41 and 78.99 is: 118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 303.41 = 78.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/303.41 = 78.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 303.41 × 78.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 23,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,966.36/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.40

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