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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 302.38 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 302.38 and 129.32 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 302.38 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/302.38 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 302.38 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 39,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,103.78/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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