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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.30, 304.75 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.30, 304.75 and 93.65 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.30 : 304.75 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.30/304.75 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.30x = 304.75 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.30x = 28,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537.85/203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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