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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.22, 303.24 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.22, 303.24 and 141.38 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.22 : 303.24 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.22/303.24 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.22x = 303.24 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.22x = 42,872.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,872.07/202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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