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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.34, 302.09 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.34, 302.09 and 73.10 is: 109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.34 : 302.09 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.34/302.09 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.34x = 302.09 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.34x = 22,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082.78/201.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.68

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