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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 302.85 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 302.85 and 93.72 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 302.85 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/302.85 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 302.85 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 28,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,383.10/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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