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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 303.94 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 303.94 and 91.50 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 303.94 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/303.94 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 303.94 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 27,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,809.48/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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