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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 304.17 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 304.17 and 94.66 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 304.17 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/304.17 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 304.17 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 28,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,792.73/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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