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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 303.71 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 303.71 and 58.18 is: 87.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 303.71 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/303.71 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 303.71 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 17,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,669.85/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.28

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