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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 302.83 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 302.83 and 93.70 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 302.83 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/302.83 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 302.83 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 28,375.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,375.17/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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