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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 303.80 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 303.80 and 137.55 is: 206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 303.80 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/303.80 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 303.80 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 41,787.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,787.69/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.38

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