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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 302.94 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 302.94 and 125.28 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 302.94 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/302.94 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 302.94 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 37,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,952.32/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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