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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.73, 303.89 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.73, 303.89 and 141.84 is: 212.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.73 : 303.89 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.73/303.89 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.73x = 303.89 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.73x = 43,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,103.05/202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.62

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