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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 280.28 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 280.28 and 134 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 280.28 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/280.28 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 280.28 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 37,557.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,557.52/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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