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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 303.84 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 303.84 and 74.46 is: 111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 303.84 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/303.84 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 303.84 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 22,623.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,623.93/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.62

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