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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 303.40 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 303.40 and 94.24 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 303.40 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/303.40 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 303.40 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 28,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,592.42/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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