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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 301.52 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 301.52 and 129.06 is: 193.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 301.52 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/301.52 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 301.52 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 38,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,914.17/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.37

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