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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 302.12 and 64.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 302.12 and 64.46 is: 96.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 302.12 = 64.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/302.12 = 64.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 302.12 × 64.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 19,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,474.66/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.67

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