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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 301.88 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 301.88 and 72.97 is: 109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 301.88 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/301.88 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 301.88 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 22,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027.82/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.47

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