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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.71, 302.66 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.71, 302.66 and 93.47 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.71 : 302.66 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.71/302.66 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.71x = 302.66 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.71x = 28,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287.65/201.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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