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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 303.21 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 303.21 and 94.01 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 303.21 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/303.21 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 303.21 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 28,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,503.26/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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