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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 302.71 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 302.71 and 93.63 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 302.71 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/302.71 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 302.71 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 28,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,342.74/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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