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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.61, 303.92 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.61, 303.92 and 94.48 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.61 : 303.92 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.61/303.92 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.61x = 303.92 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.61x = 28,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,712.37/202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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