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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.13, 301.94 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.13, 301.94 and 163.06 is: 244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.13 : 301.94 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.13/301.94 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.13x = 301.94 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.13x = 49,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,234.34/201.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.79

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