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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 304.19 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 304.19 and 125.31 is: 188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 304.19 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/304.19 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 304.19 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 38,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119.03/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.15

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