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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.81, 304.23 and 79.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.81, 304.23 and 79.46 is: 119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.81 : 304.23 = 79.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.81/304.23 = 79.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.81x = 304.23 × 79.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.81x = 24,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,174.17/202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.20

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