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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.10, 281 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.10, 281 and 201.10 is: 281

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.10 : 281 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.10/281 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.10x = 281 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.10x = 56,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,509.10/201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281

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