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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.25, 302.98 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.25, 302.98 and 136.93 is: 205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.25 : 302.98 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.25/302.98 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.25x = 302.98 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.25x = 41,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,485.88/202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.13

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