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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 303.60 and 137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 303.60 and 137.06 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 303.60 = 137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/303.60 = 137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 303.60 × 137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 41,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,609.90/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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