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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.94, 302.84 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.94, 302.84 and 71.90 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 302.84 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/302.84 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 302.84 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 21,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,773.84/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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