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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.15 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.15 and 103.44 is: 154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.15 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.15 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.15 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 31,150.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150.96/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.98

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