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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.06, 303.24 and 136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.06, 303.24 and 136.90 is: 205.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.06 : 303.24 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.06/303.24 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.06x = 303.24 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.06x = 41,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514.01/202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.46

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