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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 304.47 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 304.47 and 129.55 is: 194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 304.47 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/304.47 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 304.47 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 39,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,443.33/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.65

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