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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.93, 304.29 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.93, 304.29 and 94.79 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.93 : 304.29 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.93/304.29 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.93x = 304.29 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.93x = 28,844.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,844.41/202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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