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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 302.60 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 302.60 and 86.09 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 302.60 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/302.60 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 302.60 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 26,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,050.83/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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