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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 302.74 and 57.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 302.74 and 57.55 is: 86.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 302.74 = 57.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/302.74 = 57.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 302.74 × 57.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 17,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,422.69/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.32

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