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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.56 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.56 and 84.64 is: 126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.56 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.56 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.56 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 25,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608.68/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.95

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