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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.33 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.33 and 85.44 is: 128.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.33 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.33 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.33 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 25,745.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,745.64/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.09

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