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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.66, 304.32 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.66, 304.32 and 126.07 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.66 : 304.32 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.66/304.32 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.66x = 304.32 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.66x = 38,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,365.62/202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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