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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.15, 301.37 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.15, 301.37 and 143.26 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.15 : 301.37 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.15/301.37 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.15x = 301.37 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.15x = 43,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,172.80/201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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