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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.74, 303.90 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.74, 303.90 and 130.38 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.74 : 303.90 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.74/303.90 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.74x = 303.90 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.74x = 39,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,622.48/202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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