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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.54, 303.63 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.54, 303.63 and 72.46 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.54 : 303.63 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.54/303.63 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.54x = 303.63 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.54x = 22,001.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001.03/202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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