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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 302.70 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 302.70 and 141.14 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 302.70 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/302.70 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 302.70 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 42,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,723.08/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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