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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.36, 559.68 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.36, 559.68 and 202 is: 302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.36 : 559.68 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.36/559.68 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.36x = 559.68 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.36x = 113,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,055.36/373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.81

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