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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.33, 303.50 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.33, 303.50 and 125.79 is: 188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.33 : 303.50 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.33/303.50 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.33x = 303.50 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.33x = 38,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,177.27/202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.69

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