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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.63 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.63 and 58.13 is: 87.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.63 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.63 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.63 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 17,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,648.28/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.18

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