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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 303.87 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 303.87 and 58.35 is: 87.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 303.87 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/303.87 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 303.87 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 17,730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.81/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.51

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