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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.63, 304.02 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.63, 304.02 and 94.39 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.63 : 304.02 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.63/304.02 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.63x = 304.02 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.63x = 28,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,696.45/202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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