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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 303.92 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 303.92 and 116.13 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 303.92 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/303.92 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 303.92 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 35,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,293.76/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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