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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 303.08 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 303.08 and 141.16 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 303.08 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/303.08 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 303.08 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 42,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782.77/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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