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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.77, 304.27 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.77, 304.27 and 94.52 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.77 : 304.27 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.77/304.27 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.77x = 304.27 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.77x = 28,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,760.12/202.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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