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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.82, 302.79 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.82, 302.79 and 86.22 is: 129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.82 : 302.79 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.82/302.79 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.82x = 302.79 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.82x = 26,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,106.55/201.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.36

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