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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 304.28 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 304.28 and 72.86 is: 109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 304.28 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/304.28 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 304.28 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 22,167.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167.96/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.27

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