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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 301.83 and 71.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 301.83 and 71.24 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 301.83 = 71.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/301.83 = 71.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 301.83 × 71.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 21,502.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502.37/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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