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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.71, 304.18 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.71, 304.18 and 134.27 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.71 : 304.18 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.71/304.18 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.71x = 304.18 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.71x = 40,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,842.25/202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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