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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 304.07 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 304.07 and 134.57 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 304.07 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/304.07 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 304.07 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 40,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,916.51/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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