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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 303.26 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 303.26 and 138.44 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 303.26 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/303.26 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 303.26 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 41,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,983.31/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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