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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.93, 303.91 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.93, 303.91 and 116.08 is: 173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.93 : 303.91 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.93/303.91 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.93x = 303.91 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.93x = 35,276.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,276.82/202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.84

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