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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 303.38 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 303.38 and 141.40 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 303.38 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/303.38 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 303.38 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 42,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,897.93/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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