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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.25, 303.50 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.25, 303.50 and 88.25 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.25 : 303.50 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.25/303.50 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.25x = 303.50 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.25x = 26,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,783.88/202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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