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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 304.38 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 304.38 and 58.64 is: 87.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 304.38 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/304.38 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 304.38 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 17,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,849.82/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.96

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