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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.66, 303.97 and 58.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.66, 303.97 and 58.39 is: 87.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.66 : 303.97 = 58.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.66/303.97 = 58.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.66x = 303.97 × 58.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.66x = 17,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748.81/202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.58

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