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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.54 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.54 and 73.56 is: 110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.54 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.54 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.54 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 22,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254.84/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.24

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