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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 303.59 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 303.59 and 125.38 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 303.59 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/303.59 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 303.59 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 38,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,064.81/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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