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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 303.87 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 303.87 and 116.02 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 303.87 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/303.87 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 303.87 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 35,255.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,255.00/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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