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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.72, 303.99 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.72, 303.99 and 141.88 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.72 : 303.99 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.72/303.99 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.72x = 303.99 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.72x = 43,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,130.10/202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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