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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 304.09 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 304.09 and 116.08 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 304.09 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/304.09 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 304.09 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 35,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,297.72/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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