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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 301.78 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 301.78 and 71.26 is: 106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 301.78 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/301.78 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 301.78 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 21,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504.84/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.81

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