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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.36, 303 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.36, 303 and 130 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.36 : 303 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.36/303 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.36x = 303 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.36x = 39,390
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,390/202.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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