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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 301.64 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 301.64 and 72.94 is: 109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 301.64 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/301.64 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 301.64 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 22,000.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000.11/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.34

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