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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 302.83 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 302.83 and 140.99 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 302.83 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/302.83 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 302.83 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 42,694.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,694.14/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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