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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 303.86 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 303.86 and 72.60 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 303.86 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/303.86 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 303.86 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 22,059.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059.87/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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