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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.90, 304.53 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.90, 304.53 and 93.27 is: 139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.90 : 304.53 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.90/304.53 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.90x = 304.53 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.90x = 28,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401.99/202.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.98

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