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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 302.94 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 302.94 and 141.24 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 302.94 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/302.94 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 302.94 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 42,787.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,787.25/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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