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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.86, 302.80 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.86, 302.80 and 71.86 is: 107.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.86 : 302.80 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.86/302.80 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.86x = 302.80 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.86x = 21,759.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,759.21/201.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.79

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