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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 303.93 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 303.93 and 125.70 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 303.93 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/303.93 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 303.93 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 38,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,204.00/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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