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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.68 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.68 and 73.52 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.68 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.68 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.68 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 22,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,253.03/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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