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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.16 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.16 and 129.36 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.16 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.16 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.16 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 39,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,087.42/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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