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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 303.36 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 303.36 and 136.80 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 303.36 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/303.36 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 303.36 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 41,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,499.65/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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