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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.61, 303.36 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.61, 303.36 and 106.22 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.61 : 303.36 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.61/303.36 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.61x = 303.36 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.61x = 32,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,221.38/202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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