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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.80, 303.87 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.80, 303.87 and 130.50 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.80 : 303.87 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.80/303.87 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.80x = 303.87 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.80x = 39,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,655.04/202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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