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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 302.62 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 302.62 and 93.57 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 302.62 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/302.62 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 302.62 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 28,316.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,316.15/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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