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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 303.33 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 303.33 and 125.12 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 303.33 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/303.33 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 303.33 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 37,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,952.65/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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