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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.73 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.73 and 86.17 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.73 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.73 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.73 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 26,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,086.24/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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