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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 304.24 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 304.24 and 125.92 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 304.24 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/304.24 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 304.24 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 38,309.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,309.90/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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