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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 301.74 and 56.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 301.74 and 56.89 is: 85.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 301.74 = 56.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/301.74 = 56.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 301.74 × 56.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 17,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165.99/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.34

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