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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 305.03 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 305.03 and 134.87 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 305.03 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/305.03 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 305.03 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 41,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139.40/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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