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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 302.08 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 302.08 and 73.05 is: 109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 302.08 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/302.08 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 302.08 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 22,066.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066.05/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.62

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