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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 303.23 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 303.23 and 137.25 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 303.23 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/303.23 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 303.23 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 41,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,617.89/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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