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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 301.93 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 301.93 and 73.02 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 301.93 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/301.93 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 301.93 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 22,046.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,046.93/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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