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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.70 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.70 and 71.79 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.70 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.70 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.70 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 21,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,731.59/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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