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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.51, 303.76 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.51, 303.76 and 134.01 is: 201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.51 : 303.76 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.51/303.76 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.51x = 303.76 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.51x = 40,706.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,706.21/202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.01

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