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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 304.23 and 72.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 304.23 and 72.85 is: 109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 304.23 = 72.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/304.23 = 72.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 304.23 × 72.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 22,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,161.27/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.24

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