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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 302.94 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 302.94 and 93.87 is: 140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 302.94 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/302.94 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 302.94 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 28,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,436.98/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.74

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