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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 301.95 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 301.95 and 71.33 is: 106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 301.95 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/301.95 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 301.95 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 21,536.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536.58/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.97

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