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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.69 and 56.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.69 and 56.19 is: 84.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.69 = 56.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.69 = 56.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.69 × 56.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 17,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,065.51/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.30

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