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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 303.10 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 303.10 and 73.72 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 303.10 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/303.10 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 303.10 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 22,344.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344.53/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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