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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 304.05 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 304.05 and 72.73 is: 109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 304.05 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/304.05 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 304.05 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 22,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113.56/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.03

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