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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 302.56 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 302.56 and 73.52 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 302.56 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/302.56 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 302.56 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 22,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244.21/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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