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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.93, 304.02 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.93, 304.02 and 141.84 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.93 : 304.02 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.93/304.02 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.93x = 304.02 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.93x = 43,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,122.20/202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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