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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 304.32 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 304.32 and 125.72 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 304.32 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/304.32 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 304.32 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 38,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,259.11/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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