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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 307.01 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 307.01 and 93.53 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 307.01 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/307.01 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 307.01 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 28,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,714.65/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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