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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 301.19 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 301.19 and 162.41 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 301.19 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/301.19 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 301.19 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 48,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,913.95/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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