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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.19, 302.94 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.19, 302.94 and 93.78 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.19 : 302.94 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.19/302.94 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.19x = 302.94 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.19x = 28,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,409.71/202.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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