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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.44, 303.76 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.44, 303.76 and 125.38 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.44 : 303.76 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.44/303.76 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.44x = 303.76 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.44x = 38,086.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,086.07/202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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