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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 303.72 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 303.72 and 136.44 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 303.72 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/303.72 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 303.72 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 41,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,439.56/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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