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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.76, 304.41 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.76, 304.41 and 116.18 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.76 : 304.41 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.76/304.41 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.76x = 304.41 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.76x = 35,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,366.35/202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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