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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 303.39 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 303.39 and 137.75 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 303.39 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/303.39 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 303.39 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 41,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,790.46/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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