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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.91, 304.36 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.91, 304.36 and 72.92 is: 109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.91 : 304.36 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.91/304.36 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.91x = 304.36 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.91x = 22,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,194.51/202.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.38

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