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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 303.33 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 303.33 and 93.95 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 303.33 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/303.33 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 303.33 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 28,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,496.34/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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