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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.76, 303.98 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.76, 303.98 and 91.59 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.76 : 303.98 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.76/303.98 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.76x = 303.98 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.76x = 27,841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841.07/202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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