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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 301.68 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 301.68 and 56.84 is: 85.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 301.68 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/301.68 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 301.68 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 17,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145.98/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.26

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