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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.17, 304.47 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.17, 304.47 and 93.49 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.17 : 304.47 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.17/304.47 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.17x = 304.47 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.17x = 28,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463.38/203.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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