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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 301.84 and 71.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 301.84 and 71.29 is: 106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 301.84 = 71.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/301.84 = 71.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 301.84 × 71.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 21,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,518.17/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.89

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