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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.62, 302.43 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.62, 302.43 and 93.40 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.62 : 302.43 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.62/302.43 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.62x = 302.43 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.62x = 28,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,246.96/201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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