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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.99, 303.05 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.99, 303.05 and 93.85 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.99 : 303.05 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.99/303.05 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.99x = 303.05 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.99x = 28,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,441.24/201.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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