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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.81, 304.22 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.81, 304.22 and 58.53 is: 87.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.81 : 304.22 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.81/304.22 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.81x = 304.22 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.81x = 17,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806.00/202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.80

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