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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 303.84 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 303.84 and 74.34 is: 111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 303.84 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/303.84 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 303.84 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 22,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587.47/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.54

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