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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 303.51 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 303.51 and 134.27 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 303.51 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/303.51 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 303.51 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 40,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,750.58/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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