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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.43 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.43 and 86.14 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.43 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.43 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.43 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 26,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,051.32/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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