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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.71, 304.12 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.71, 304.12 and 116.09 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.71 : 304.12 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.71/304.12 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.71x = 304.12 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.71x = 35,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,303.48/202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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