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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 304.26 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 304.26 and 138.76 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 304.26 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/304.26 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 304.26 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 42,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,219.12/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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