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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 303.63 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 303.63 and 141.49 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 303.63 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/303.63 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 303.63 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 42,960.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,960.61/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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