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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.94, 302.40 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.94, 302.40 and 141.20 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 302.40 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/302.40 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 302.40 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 42,698.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,698.88/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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