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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.72 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.72 and 73.60 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.72 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.72 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.72 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 22,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280.19/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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