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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 303.48 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 303.48 and 116.88 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 303.48 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/303.48 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 303.48 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 35,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,470.74/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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