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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.63 and 57.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.63 and 57.44 is: 86.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.63 = 57.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.63 = 57.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.63 × 57.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 17,383.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,383.07/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.17

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