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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.59, 303.77 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.59, 303.77 and 94.27 is: 141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.59 : 303.77 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.59/303.77 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.59x = 303.77 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.59x = 28,635.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,635.93/202.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.35

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