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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.15, 301.57 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.15, 301.57 and 92.86 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.15 : 301.57 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.15/301.57 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.15x = 301.57 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.15x = 28,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,003.79/201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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