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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.15, 303.07 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.15, 303.07 and 93.86 is: 140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.15 : 303.07 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.15/303.07 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.15x = 303.07 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.15x = 28,446.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446.15/202.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.72

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