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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 302.21 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 302.21 and 93.31 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 302.21 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/302.21 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 302.21 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 28,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198.75/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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