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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 303.59 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 303.59 and 141.64 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 303.59 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/303.59 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 303.59 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 43,000.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000.49/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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