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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 302.63 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 302.63 and 86.11 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 302.63 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/302.63 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 302.63 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 26,059.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059.47/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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