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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 304.02 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 304.02 and 94.41 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 304.02 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/304.02 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 304.02 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 28,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,702.53/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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