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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.93, 304.36 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.93, 304.36 and 72.91 is: 109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.93 : 304.36 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.93/304.36 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.93x = 304.36 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.93x = 22,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,190.89/202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.35

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