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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 303.72 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 303.72 and 134.03 is: 201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 303.72 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/303.72 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 303.72 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 40,708.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,708.02/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.07

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