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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 302.40 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 302.40 and 93.36 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 302.40 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/302.40 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 302.40 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 28,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232.06/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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