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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 302.57 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 302.57 and 86.18 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 302.57 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/302.57 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 302.57 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 26,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,075.48/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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