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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 302.24 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 302.24 and 71.49 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 302.24 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/302.24 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 302.24 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 21,606.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,606.78/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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