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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 303.81 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 303.81 and 116.11 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 303.81 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/303.81 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 303.81 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 35,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275.38/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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