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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.18, 303.16 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.18, 303.16 and 141.34 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.18 : 303.16 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.18/303.16 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.18x = 303.16 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.18x = 42,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,848.63/202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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