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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 304.05 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 304.05 and 94.32 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 304.05 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/304.05 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 304.05 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 28,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,678.00/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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