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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 303 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 303 and 136.40 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 303 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/303 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 303 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 41,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,329.20/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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