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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 304.05 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 304.05 and 125.31 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 304.05 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/304.05 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 304.05 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 38,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100.51/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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