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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.10 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.10 and 181.08 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.10 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.10 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.10 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 54,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,523.19/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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