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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 302.71 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 302.71 and 73.54 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 302.71 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/302.71 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 302.71 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 22,261.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261.29/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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