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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 302.49 and 129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 302.49 and 129.39 is: 194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 302.49 = 129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/302.49 = 129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 302.49 × 129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 39,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,139.18/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.26

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