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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.76, 303.86 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.76, 303.86 and 116.04 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.76 : 303.86 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.76/303.86 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.76x = 303.86 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.76x = 35,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,259.91/202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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