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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 301.98 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 301.98 and 129.36 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 301.98 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/301.98 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 301.98 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 39,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,064.13/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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