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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 303.44 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 303.44 and 130.32 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 303.44 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/303.44 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 303.44 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 39,544.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,544.30/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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