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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.35, 304.76 and 93.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.35, 304.76 and 93.62 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.35 : 304.76 = 93.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.35/304.76 = 93.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.35x = 304.76 × 93.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.35x = 28,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531.16/203.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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