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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 302.81 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 302.81 and 129.69 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 302.81 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/302.81 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 302.81 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 39,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270.78/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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