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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.49, 302.24 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.49, 302.24 and 93.16 is: 139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.49 : 302.24 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.49/302.24 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.49x = 302.24 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.49x = 28,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,156.68/201.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.74

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