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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.41, 303.39 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.41, 303.39 and 93.97 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.41 : 303.39 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.41/303.39 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.41x = 303.39 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.41x = 28,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,510.30/202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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