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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 304.26 and 64.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 304.26 and 64.04 is: 96.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 304.26 = 64.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/304.26 = 64.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 304.26 × 64.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 19,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,484.81/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.02

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