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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 304.31 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 304.31 and 58.59 is: 87.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 304.31 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/304.31 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 304.31 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 17,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,830.81/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.89

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