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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 302.19 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 302.19 and 93.23 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 302.19 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/302.19 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 302.19 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 28,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,172.71/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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