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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.27, 301.98 and 71.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.27, 301.98 and 71.29 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.27 : 301.98 = 71.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.27/301.98 = 71.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.27x = 301.98 × 71.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.27x = 21,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,527.36/201.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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