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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.84, 304.24 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.84, 304.24 and 72.84 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.84 : 304.24 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.84/304.24 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.84x = 304.24 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.84x = 22,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160.26/202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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