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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 302.17 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 302.17 and 93.25 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 302.17 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/302.17 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 302.17 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 28,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175.84/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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