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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.43, 303.58 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.43, 303.58 and 106.19 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.43 : 303.58 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.43/303.58 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.43x = 303.58 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.43x = 32,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,237.16/202.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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