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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 302.50 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 302.50 and 136.90 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 302.50 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/302.50 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 302.50 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 41,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,412.25/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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