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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.45, 302.30 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.45, 302.30 and 93.25 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.45 : 302.30 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.45/302.30 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.45x = 302.30 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.45x = 28,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189.74/201.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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