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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.85, 303.73 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.85, 303.73 and 106.46 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.85 : 303.73 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.85/303.73 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.85x = 303.73 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.85x = 32,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,335.10/202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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