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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 304.02 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 304.02 and 134.44 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 304.02 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/304.02 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 304.02 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 40,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,872.45/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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