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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 302.73 and 64.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 302.73 and 64.88 is: 97.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 302.73 = 64.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/302.73 = 64.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 302.73 × 64.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 19,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,641.64/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.29

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