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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 304.80 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 304.80 and 93.60 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 304.80 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/304.80 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 304.80 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 28,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529.28/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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