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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 304.18 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 304.18 and 137.80 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 304.18 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/304.18 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 304.18 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 41,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,916.00/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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