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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.09, 301.34 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.09, 301.34 and 162.36 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.09 : 301.34 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.09/301.34 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.09x = 301.34 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.09x = 48,925.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,925.56/201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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