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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.94, 302.96 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.94, 302.96 and 86.32 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 302.96 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/302.96 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 302.96 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 26,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,152.18/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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