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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 303.36 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 303.36 and 93.95 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 303.36 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/303.36 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 303.36 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 28,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500.67/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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