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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 303.20 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 303.20 and 125.14 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 303.20 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/303.20 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 303.20 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 37,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,942.45/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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