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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.61, 303.87 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.61, 303.87 and 91.44 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.61 : 303.87 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.61/303.87 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.61x = 303.87 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.61x = 27,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784.35/202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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