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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.10, 301.68 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.10, 301.68 and 143.32 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.10 : 301.68 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.10/301.68 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.10x = 301.68 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.10x = 43,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,236.78/201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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