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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 301.86 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 301.86 and 71.28 is: 106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 301.86 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/301.86 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 301.86 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 21,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516.58/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.90

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