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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 304.33 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 304.33 and 129.90 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 304.33 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/304.33 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 304.33 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 39,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,532.47/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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