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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 303.88 and 137.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 303.88 and 137.59 is: 206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 303.88 = 137.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/303.88 = 137.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 303.88 × 137.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 41,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,808.64/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.34

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