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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 303.79 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 303.79 and 129.52 is: 193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 303.79 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/303.79 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 303.79 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 39,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346.88/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.95

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