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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 302.88 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 302.88 and 86.34 is: 129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 302.88 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/302.88 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 302.88 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 26,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151.02/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.53

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