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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 302.13 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 302.13 and 93.20 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 302.13 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/302.13 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 302.13 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 28,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,157.01/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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