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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.17, 301.76 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.17, 301.76 and 93.05 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.17 : 301.76 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.17/301.76 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.17x = 301.76 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.17x = 28,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078.77/201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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