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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 302.71 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 302.71 and 64.86 is: 97.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 302.71 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/302.71 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 302.71 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 19,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633.77/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.27

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