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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.17, 301.85 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.17, 301.85 and 92.93 is: 139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.17 : 301.85 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.17/301.85 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.17x = 301.85 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.17x = 28,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,050.92/201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.44

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