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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 303.12 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 303.12 and 130.08 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 303.12 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/303.12 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 303.12 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 39,429.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,429.85/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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