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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.58, 302.26 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.58, 302.26 and 86 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.58 : 302.26 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.58/302.26 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.58x = 302.26 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.58x = 25,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994.36/201.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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