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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.43, 304.99 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.43, 304.99 and 93.81 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.43 : 304.99 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.43/304.99 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.43x = 304.99 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.43x = 28,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612.55/203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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