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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 303 and 125.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 303 and 125.47 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 303 = 125.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/303 = 125.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 303 × 125.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 38,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,017.41/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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