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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 304.07 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 304.07 and 116.22 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 304.07 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/304.07 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 304.07 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 35,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,339.02/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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