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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.92, 303.20 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.92, 303.20 and 129.02 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.92 : 303.20 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.92/303.20 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.92x = 303.20 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.92x = 39,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,118.22/201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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