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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 303.56 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 303.56 and 141.80 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 303.56 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/303.56 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 303.56 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 43,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,044.81/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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