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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 302.79 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 302.79 and 93.86 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 302.79 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/302.79 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 302.79 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 28,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,419.87/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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