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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.99, 304.49 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.99, 304.49 and 58.70 is: 88.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.99 : 304.49 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.99/304.49 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.99x = 304.49 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.99x = 17,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,874.03/202.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.05

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