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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 303.92 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 303.92 and 138.80 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 303.92 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/303.92 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 303.92 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 42,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,184.10/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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