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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.83, 304.03 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.83, 304.03 and 141.94 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.83 : 304.03 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.83/304.03 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.83x = 304.03 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.83x = 43,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,154.02/202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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