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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.47, 303.57 and 72.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.47, 303.57 and 72.41 is: 108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.47 : 303.57 = 72.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.47/303.57 = 72.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.47x = 303.57 × 72.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.47x = 21,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979.99/202.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.56

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