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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.75, 302.66 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.75, 302.66 and 71.79 is: 107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.75 : 302.66 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.75/302.66 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.75x = 302.66 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.75x = 21,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,726.09/201.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.69

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