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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 304.47 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 304.47 and 105.50 is: 158.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 304.47 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/304.47 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 304.47 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 32,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120.06/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.27

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