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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 301.71 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 301.71 and 72.88 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 301.71 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/301.71 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 301.71 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 21,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,988.62/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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