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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 302.85 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 302.85 and 141.18 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 302.85 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/302.85 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 302.85 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 42,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,756.36/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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