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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.16, 304.68 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.16, 304.68 and 93.46 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.16 : 304.68 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.16/304.68 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.16x = 304.68 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.16x = 28,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,475.39/203.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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