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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 302.67 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 302.67 and 125.17 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 302.67 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/302.67 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 302.67 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 37,885.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,885.20/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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