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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 302.58 and 64.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 302.58 and 64.77 is: 97.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 302.58 = 64.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/302.58 = 64.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 302.58 × 64.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 19,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,597.78/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.17

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