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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 302.31 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 302.31 and 71.56 is: 107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 302.31 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/302.31 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 302.31 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 21,633.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,633.30/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.29

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