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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 303.08 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 303.08 and 125.04 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 303.08 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/303.08 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 303.08 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 37,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,895.30/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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