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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 304.29 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 304.29 and 131.18 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 304.29 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/304.29 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 304.29 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 39,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916.76/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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