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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 301.86 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 301.86 and 93.27 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 301.86 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/301.86 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 301.86 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 28,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,154.48/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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