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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 302.53 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 302.53 and 93.45 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 302.53 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/302.53 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 302.53 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 28,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,270.96/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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