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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 302.44 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 302.44 and 93.42 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 302.44 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/302.44 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 302.44 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 28,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,253.94/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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