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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.58, 302.49 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.58, 302.49 and 93.38 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.58 : 302.49 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.58/302.49 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.58x = 302.49 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.58x = 28,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,245.00/201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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