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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 303.87 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 303.87 and 138.38 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 303.87 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/303.87 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 303.87 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 42,048.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,048.89/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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