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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 302.80 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 302.80 and 141.35 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 302.80 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/302.80 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 302.80 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 42,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,800.78/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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