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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 304.50 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 304.50 and 94.77 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 304.50 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/304.50 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 304.50 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 28,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,857.47/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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