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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 304.08 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 304.08 and 105.34 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 304.08 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/304.08 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 304.08 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 32,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,031.79/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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