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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.50, 1,071.78 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.50, 1,071.78 and 201.50 is: 302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.50 : 1,071.78 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.50/1,071.78 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.50x = 1,071.78 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.50x = 215,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,963.67/714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.26

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