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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 304.48 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 304.48 and 129.83 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 304.48 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/304.48 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 304.48 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 39,531.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,531.28/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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