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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 303.28 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 303.28 and 125.37 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 303.28 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/303.28 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 303.28 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 38,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022.21/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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