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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 304.19 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 304.19 and 105.31 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 304.19 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/304.19 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 304.19 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 32,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034.75/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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