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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 304.04 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 304.04 and 106.86 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 304.04 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/304.04 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 304.04 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 32,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,489.71/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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