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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 303.87 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 303.87 and 141.83 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 303.87 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/303.87 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 303.87 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 43,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097.88/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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