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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.81, 302.76 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.81, 302.76 and 93.69 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.81 : 302.76 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.81/302.76 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.81x = 302.76 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.81x = 28,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,365.58/201.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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