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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.39, 303.96 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.39, 303.96 and 125.50 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.39 : 303.96 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.39/303.96 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.39x = 303.96 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.39x = 38,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,146.98/202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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