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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.11, 302.85 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.11, 302.85 and 93.98 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.11 : 302.85 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.11/302.85 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.11x = 302.85 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.11x = 28,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,460.33/202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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