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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 303.76 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 303.76 and 74.24 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 303.76 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/303.76 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 303.76 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 22,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551.14/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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