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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.51, 303.36 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.51, 303.36 and 125.23 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.51 : 303.36 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.51/303.36 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.51x = 303.36 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.51x = 37,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,989.77/202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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