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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 303.33 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 303.33 and 104.84 is: 157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 303.33 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/303.33 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 303.33 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 31,801.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,801.12/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.07

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