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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.94, 304.20 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.94, 304.20 and 94.53 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.94 : 304.20 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.94/304.20 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.94x = 304.20 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.94x = 28,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,756.03/202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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