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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 301.79 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 301.79 and 114.50 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 301.79 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/301.79 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 301.79 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 34,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553.45/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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