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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.38 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.38 and 93.31 is: 139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.38 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.38 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.38 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 28,214.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,214.61/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.84

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