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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.66, 304.02 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.66, 304.02 and 93.02 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.66 : 304.02 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.66/304.02 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.66x = 304.02 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.66x = 28,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,278.42/202.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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