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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.76, 304.32 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.76, 304.32 and 130.70 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.76 : 304.32 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.76/304.32 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.76x = 304.32 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.76x = 39,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,774.62/202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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