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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.49, 303.72 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.49, 303.72 and 56.24 is: 84.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.49 : 303.72 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.49/303.72 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.49x = 303.72 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.49x = 17,079.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079.69/202.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.35

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