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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 303.23 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 303.23 and 104.72 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 303.23 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/303.23 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 303.23 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 31,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,752.99/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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