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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.79, 303.91 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.79, 303.91 and 93.11 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.79 : 303.91 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.79/303.91 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.79x = 303.91 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.79x = 28,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,297.06/202.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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