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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 303.24 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 303.24 and 130.32 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 303.24 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/303.24 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 303.24 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 39,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518.24/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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