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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.61, 304.09 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.61, 304.09 and 116.03 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.61 : 304.09 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.61/304.09 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.61x = 304.09 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.61x = 35,281.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,281.75/202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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