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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 300.01 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 300.01 and 183.45 is: 273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 300.01 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/300.01 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 300.01 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 55,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,036.83/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.62

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