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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 301.86 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 301.86 and 129.16 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 301.86 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/301.86 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 301.86 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 38,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,988.24/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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