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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 302.83 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 302.83 and 93.62 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 302.83 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/302.83 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 302.83 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 28,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349.20/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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