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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.02, 276.75 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.02, 276.75 and 175.14 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.02 : 276.75 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.02/276.75 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.02x = 276.75 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.02x = 48,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,470.00/201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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