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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 302.11 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 302.11 and 93.23 is: 139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 302.11 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/302.11 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 302.11 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 28,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,165.72/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.88

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