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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 303.86 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 303.86 and 72.62 is: 108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 303.86 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/303.86 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 303.86 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 22,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066.31/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.89

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