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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 302.50 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 302.50 and 71.61 is: 107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 302.50 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/302.50 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 302.50 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 21,661.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,661.53/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.44

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