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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 304.16 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 304.16 and 141.65 is: 212.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 304.16 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/304.16 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 304.16 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 43,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083.18/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.54

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