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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 302.96 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 302.96 and 93.76 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 302.96 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/302.96 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 302.96 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 28,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,405.53/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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