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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 304.11 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 304.11 and 130.95 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 304.11 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/304.11 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 304.11 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 39,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,823.20/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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