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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 303.17 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 303.17 and 93.87 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 303.17 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/303.17 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 303.17 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 28,458.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,458.10/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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