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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 301.89 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 301.89 and 91.50 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 301.89 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/301.89 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 301.89 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 27,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,622.94/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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