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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 313.62 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 313.62 and 202.25 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 313.62 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/313.62 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 313.62 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 63,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,429.65/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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