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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 303.28 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 303.28 and 141.12 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 303.28 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/303.28 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 303.28 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 42,798.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,798.87/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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