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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 302.73 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 302.73 and 71.85 is: 107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 302.73 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/302.73 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 302.73 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 21,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749.85/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.74

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