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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 303.91 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 303.91 and 94.38 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 303.91 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/303.91 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 303.91 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 28,683.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,683.03/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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