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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 301.86 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 301.86 and 93 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 301.86 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/301.86 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 301.86 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 28,072.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,072.98/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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