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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.02, 304.19 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.02, 304.19 and 142.22 is: 213.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.02 : 304.19 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.02/304.19 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.02x = 304.19 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.02x = 43,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,260.38/203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.09

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