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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 304.01 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 304.01 and 72.72 is: 109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 304.01 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/304.01 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 304.01 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 22,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107.24/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.05

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