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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.71, 302.58 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.71, 302.58 and 97.56 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.71 : 302.58 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.71/302.58 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.71x = 302.58 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.71x = 29,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,521.21/201.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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