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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 303.70 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 303.70 and 134.25 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 303.70 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/303.70 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 303.70 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 40,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,771.73/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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