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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 300.91 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 300.91 and 145.34 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 300.91 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/300.91 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 300.91 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 43,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,733.53/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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