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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 303.69 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 303.69 and 94.16 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 303.69 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/303.69 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 303.69 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 28,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,593.93/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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