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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 303.98 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 303.98 and 72.74 is: 109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 303.98 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/303.98 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 303.98 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 22,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,111.51/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.06

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