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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 304.02 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 304.02 and 125.22 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 304.02 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/304.02 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 304.02 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 38,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,069.38/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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