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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.31, 301.90 and 71.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.31, 301.90 and 71.27 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.31 : 301.90 = 71.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.31/301.90 = 71.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.31x = 301.90 × 71.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.31x = 21,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516.41/201.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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