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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 300.46 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 300.46 and 145.81 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 300.46 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/300.46 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 300.46 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 43,810.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,810.07/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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