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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 302.81 and 57.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 302.81 and 57.56 is: 86.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 302.81 = 57.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/302.81 = 57.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 302.81 × 57.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 17,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,427.94/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.35

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