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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 303.99 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 303.99 and 130.11 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 303.99 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/303.99 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 303.99 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 39,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,552.14/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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