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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 302.33 and 86.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 302.33 and 86.00 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 302.33 = 86.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/302.33 = 86.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 302.33 × 86.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 25,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999.08/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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