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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.55 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.55 and 72.43 is: 108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.55 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.55 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.55 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 21,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,986.13/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.61

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