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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 304.39 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 304.39 and 56.71 is: 85.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 304.39 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/304.39 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 304.39 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 17,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262.41/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.06

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