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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 302.38 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 302.38 and 93.27 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 302.38 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/302.38 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 302.38 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 28,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202.98/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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