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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.14 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.14 and 86.01 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.14 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.14 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.14 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 25,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,987.06/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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