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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 302.30 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 302.30 and 93.24 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 302.30 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/302.30 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 302.30 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 28,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185.99/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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