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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 301.36 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 301.36 and 114.36 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 301.36 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/301.36 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 301.36 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 34,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,463.53/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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