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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.90 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.90 and 115.85 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.90 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.90 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.90 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 35,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,205.30/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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