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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.86, 304.34 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.86, 304.34 and 94.60 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.86 : 304.34 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.86/304.34 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.86x = 304.34 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.86x = 28,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,790.56/202.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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