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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.27 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.27 and 91.83 is: 137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.27 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.27 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.27 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 27,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,756.99/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.66

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