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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.36, 304.77 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.36, 304.77 and 93.61 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.36 : 304.77 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.36/304.77 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.36x = 304.77 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.36x = 28,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529.05/203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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