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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.81, 304.34 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.81, 304.34 and 94.61 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.81 : 304.34 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.81/304.34 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.81x = 304.34 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.81x = 28,793.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793.61/202.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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