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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 303.79 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 303.79 and 88.50 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 303.79 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/303.79 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 303.79 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 26,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,885.42/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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