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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 303.76 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 303.76 and 129.86 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 303.76 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/303.76 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 303.76 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 39,446.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,446.06/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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