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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.44 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.44 and 73.38 is: 110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.44 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.44 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.44 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 22,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,191.35/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.06

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