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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 301.98 and 85.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 301.98 and 85.78 is: 128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 301.98 = 85.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/301.98 = 85.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 301.98 × 85.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 25,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,903.84/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.58

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