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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 304.38 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 304.38 and 94.77 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 304.38 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/304.38 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 304.38 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 28,846.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,846.09/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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