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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 303.94 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 303.94 and 94.42 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 303.94 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/303.94 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 303.94 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 28,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,698.01/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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