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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 303.98 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 303.98 and 134.15 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 303.98 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/303.98 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 303.98 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 40,776.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,776.73/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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