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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.95, 303.05 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.95, 303.05 and 73.70 is: 110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.95 : 303.05 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.95/303.05 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.95x = 303.05 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.95x = 22,332.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332.90/201.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.59

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