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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 303.92 and 56.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 303.92 and 56.37 is: 84.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 303.92 = 56.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/303.92 = 56.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 303.92 × 56.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 17,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131.97/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.55

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