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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 302.54 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 302.54 and 64.72 is: 97.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 302.54 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/302.54 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 302.54 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 19,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,580.69/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.08

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