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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 301.97 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 301.97 and 85.70 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 301.97 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/301.97 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 301.97 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 25,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,876.89/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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