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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.82, 302.87 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.82, 302.87 and 129.73 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.82 : 302.87 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.82/302.87 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.82x = 302.87 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.82x = 39,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,292.08/201.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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