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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 303.94 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 303.94 and 94.38 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 303.94 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/303.94 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 303.94 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 28,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,685.86/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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