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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 301.38 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 301.38 and 114.30 is: 171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 301.38 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/301.38 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 301.38 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 34,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,447.73/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.36

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