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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 301.98 and 57.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 301.98 and 57.10 is: 85.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 301.98 = 57.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/301.98 = 57.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 301.98 × 57.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 17,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243.06/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.64

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