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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 302.72 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 302.72 and 71.84 is: 107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 302.72 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/302.72 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 302.72 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 21,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,745.53/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.70

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