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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.67, 304.29 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.67, 304.29 and 141.92 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.67 : 304.29 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.67/304.29 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.67x = 304.29 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.67x = 43,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184.84/202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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