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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.34 and 64.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.34 and 64.64 is: 96.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.34 = 64.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.34 = 64.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.34 × 64.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 19,541.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541.75/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.92

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