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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 303.50 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 303.50 and 134.30 is: 201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 303.50 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/303.50 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 303.50 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 40,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,760.05/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.09

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