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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 304.23 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 304.23 and 106.82 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 304.23 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/304.23 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 304.23 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 32,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497.85/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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