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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 302.61 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 302.61 and 93.50 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 302.61 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/302.61 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 302.61 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 28,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,295.17/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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