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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 304.05 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 304.05 and 141.13 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 304.05 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/304.05 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 304.05 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 42,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,910.58/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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