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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 303.45 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 303.45 and 94.15 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 303.45 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/303.45 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 303.45 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 28,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,569.82/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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