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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 299.88 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 299.88 and 181.64 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 299.88 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/299.88 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 299.88 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 54,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,468.70/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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