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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 302.54 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 302.54 and 137.09 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 302.54 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/302.54 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 302.54 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 41,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,475.28/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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