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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 301.56 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 301.56 and 92.91 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 301.56 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/301.56 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 301.56 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 28,017.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,017.94/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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