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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 302.51 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 302.51 and 93.43 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 302.51 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/302.51 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 302.51 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 28,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,263.51/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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