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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 302.38 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 302.38 and 71.55 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 302.38 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/302.38 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 302.38 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 21,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,635.29/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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