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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 301.41 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 301.41 and 183.18 is: 274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 301.41 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/301.41 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 301.41 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 55,212.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,212.28/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.44

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