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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 302.59 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 302.59 and 93.61 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 302.59 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/302.59 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 302.59 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 28,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,325.45/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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