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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 302.90 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 302.90 and 128.88 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 302.90 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/302.90 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 302.90 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 39,037.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,037.11/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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