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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.43, 304.79 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.43, 304.79 and 93.56 is: 140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.43 : 304.79 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.43/304.79 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.43x = 304.79 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.43x = 28,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517.15/203.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.18

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