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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 302.28 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 302.28 and 86.16 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 302.28 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/302.28 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 302.28 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 26,044.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.44/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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