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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.43, 303.69 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.43, 303.69 and 104.96 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.43 : 303.69 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.43/303.69 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.43x = 303.69 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.43x = 31,873.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,873.78/202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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