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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 303.35 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 303.35 and 130.05 is: 195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 303.35 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/303.35 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 303.35 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 39,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,450.02/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.25

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