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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.38, 302 and 71.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.38, 302 and 71.38 is: 107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.38 : 302 = 71.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.38/302 = 71.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.38x = 302 × 71.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.38x = 21,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556.76/201.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.05

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