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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 302.49 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 302.49 and 86.14 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 302.49 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/302.49 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 302.49 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 26,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,056.49/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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