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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 303.33 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 303.33 and 141.44 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 303.33 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/303.33 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 303.33 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 42,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,903.75/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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