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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 304.25 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 304.25 and 116.06 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 304.25 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/304.25 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 304.25 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 35,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312.54/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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