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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 304.08 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 304.08 and 137.80 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 304.08 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/304.08 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 304.08 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 41,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,902.22/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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