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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 304.05 and 58.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 304.05 and 58.41 is: 87.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 304.05 = 58.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/304.05 = 58.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 304.05 × 58.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 17,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,759.56/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.62

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