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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302 and 93.16 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 28,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,132.81/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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