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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 303.51 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 303.51 and 134.19 is: 201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 303.51 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/303.51 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 303.51 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 40,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,728.51/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.09

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