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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 303.97 and 125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 303.97 and 125.59 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 303.97 = 125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/303.97 = 125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 303.97 × 125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 38,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174.96/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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