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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 302.52 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 302.52 and 73.46 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 302.52 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/302.52 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 302.52 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 22,223.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223.12/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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