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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.79, 302.72 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.79, 302.72 and 86.24 is: 129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.79 : 302.72 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.79/302.72 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.79x = 302.72 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.79x = 26,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105.68/201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.37

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