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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.66, 304.27 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.66, 304.27 and 105.23 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.66 : 304.27 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.66/304.27 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.66x = 304.27 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.66x = 32,016.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,016.81/202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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