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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 301.69 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 301.69 and 64.28 is: 96.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 301.69 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/301.69 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 301.69 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 19,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,393.29/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.42

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