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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.50, 303.85 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.50, 303.85 and 106.31 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.50 : 303.85 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.50/303.85 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.50x = 303.85 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.50x = 32,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,303.19/202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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