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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 303.59 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 303.59 and 94.16 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 303.59 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/303.59 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 303.59 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 28,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,584.52/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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