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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.89, 304.29 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.89, 304.29 and 125.85 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.89 : 304.29 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.89/304.29 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.89x = 304.29 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.89x = 38,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,294.90/202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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