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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 302.82 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 302.82 and 93.52 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 302.82 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/302.82 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 302.82 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 28,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319.73/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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