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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 303.88 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 303.88 and 106.52 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 303.88 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/303.88 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 303.88 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 32,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369.30/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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