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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 302.65 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 302.65 and 130.10 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 302.65 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/302.65 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 302.65 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 39,374.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,374.77/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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