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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.88, 304.41 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.88, 304.41 and 94.61 is: 141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.88 : 304.41 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.88/304.41 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.88x = 304.41 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.88x = 28,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,798.71/202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.95

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