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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 303 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 303 and 140.96 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 303 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/303 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 303 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 42,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,710.88/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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