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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.23, 301.70 and 64.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.23, 301.70 and 64.20 is: 96.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.23 : 301.70 = 64.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.23/301.70 = 64.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.23x = 301.70 × 64.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.23x = 19,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,368.55/201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.25

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