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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 301.47 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 301.47 and 92.85 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 301.47 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/301.47 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 301.47 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 27,991.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,991.49/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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