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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.69, 304.03 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.69, 304.03 and 134.65 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.69 : 304.03 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.69/304.03 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.69x = 304.03 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.69x = 40,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,936.10/202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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