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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 303.08 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 303.08 and 125.33 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 303.08 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/303.08 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 303.08 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 37,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,982.87/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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