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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 304.17 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 304.17 and 125.50 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 304.17 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/304.17 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 304.17 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 38,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171.81/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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