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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.78, 304.12 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.78, 304.12 and 137.73 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.78 : 304.12 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.78/304.12 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.78x = 304.12 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.78x = 41,886.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,886.45/202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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