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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.65, 304.02 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.65, 304.02 and 72.66 is: 109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.65 : 304.02 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.65/304.02 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.65x = 304.02 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.65x = 22,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,090.09/202.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.01

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