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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 302.70 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 302.70 and 125.08 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 302.70 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/302.70 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 302.70 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 37,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,861.72/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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