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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 303.90 and 58.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 303.90 and 58.32 is: 87.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 303.90 = 58.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/303.90 = 58.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 303.90 × 58.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 17,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,723.45/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.46

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