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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.52, 303.89 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.52, 303.89 and 94.31 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.52 : 303.89 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.52/303.89 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.52x = 303.89 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.52x = 28,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,659.81/202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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