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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 302.46 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 302.46 and 71.64 is: 107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 302.46 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/302.46 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 302.46 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 21,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668.23/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.44

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