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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 304.26 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 304.26 and 94.62 is: 141.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 304.26 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/304.26 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 304.26 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 28,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,789.08/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.87

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