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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 304.66 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 304.66 and 93.61 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 304.66 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/304.66 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 304.66 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 28,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,519.22/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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