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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.94, 303.95 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.94, 303.95 and 134.29 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.94 : 303.95 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.94/303.95 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.94x = 303.95 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.94x = 40,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,818.16/202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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