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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 301.89 and 57.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 301.89 and 57.01 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 301.89 = 57.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/301.89 = 57.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 301.89 × 57.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 17,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209.24/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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