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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 303.36 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 303.36 and 93.92 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 303.36 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/303.36 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 303.36 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 28,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,491.57/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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