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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.81, 302.61 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.81, 302.61 and 93.48 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.81 : 302.61 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.81/302.61 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.81x = 302.61 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.81x = 28,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287.98/201.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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